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Wheel bolts

I've fitted 5mm spacers to my BMW fronts so the inside edges don't rub on extreme full lock (i.e. they only rub if you...
41 comments posted 16yrs
posted by urd4
41 comments posted 16yrs posted by urd4

1994 1.4l Corsa - interference engine?

Broken cam belt. Is it an interference job or will it be fixable with a new belt, generally speaking? Si
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by eastREMOVEkent
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by eastREMOVEkent

Thermostat?

Ok, After a couple of weeks, the lower radiator pipe is still freezing cold after driving about 8 miles through traffic...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sjdean
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by sjdean

Citroen c3 wiper motor

I'm replacing a C3 front wiper motor and struggling to remove the plastic shroud that covers the motor and liokage. Any...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by blick.kevin
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by blick.kevin

Obtaining service schedule

Silly question, but where would you obtain the service schedule (what needs to be done every X,000 miles) for a vehicle...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by theom+news
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by theom+news

Peugeot Expert van 2001 power steering leak

I seem to have a leak from the upper connection to the steering rack. The obvious thing seems to be check it's tight eno...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by corriequk
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by corriequk

Clunk when braking turns out to...

be the pads in the front drivers discs not seated properly. Was driving me nuts, I checked the wishbone, tie rod and en...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Peter324234_removeme
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by Peter324234_removeme

Kwik-fit and a puncture.

Mate had a puncture - a screw in the tyre of his new Audi A3. It's done less than 1000 miles. Asked for some help since...
57 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dave
57 comments posted 16yrs posted by dave

Interior lights fuse - Caddy?

Hi all, Looking for some help for a friend. All interior lights have failed, 2008 VW Caddy - nothing else seems to be af...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by harry.m1byt
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by harry.m1byt

Re: Fiesta Mk5 clutch

> Hi, > > Please tell me I'm missing something very simple and easy... > > The girlfriend reported that the clutch felt...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by steveonholiday1
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by steveonholiday1

Fiesta Mk5 clutch

Hi, Please tell me I'm missing something very simple and easy... The girlfriend reported that the clutch felt funny for...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by steveonholiday1
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by steveonholiday1

Lambda v CO.

The idle spec on my SD1 is 1.5% CO. What does that translate to (roughly) as lambda or AFR?
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dave
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by dave

FAIL CO2 EMISSIONS TEST

Hi as a lady driver with little knowledge of cars I hope someone can help. I Have a fiat brava 1.2 Treg. Last year it f...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by beverlyleaman
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by beverlyleaman

Yaris hesitation when cold

2002 Toyota Yaris 1.5 T-Sport Engine code 1NZ-FE The car suffers from a hesitation when first pulling away after a cold...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam